To celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, this webinar hosted by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) featured a panel of three students attending an FPCTP (Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs) at a technical college. Dan Habib facilitated the discussion with three students who shared why they decided to attend a FPCTP at a technical college, the impact college has made on their life, and more.
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The UDL guideline on providing multiple means of representation focuses on giving learners content in a variety of formats to help them build important disciplinary knowledge and develop ways of thinking about course content. In this webinar, Lori Cooney, UDL & Technology Specialist at Think College, focused on representation and how instructors can present course materials in various ways for students to access and engage with the information.
The webinar, held February 6, 2024, provided practical insights on accreditation's benefits for students and programs, offering an overview of the process and its application. Participants were guided through applying standards and creating program plans efficiently. It highlighted the significance of accreditation in higher education, exemplified by Western Carolina's pioneering UP Program and its national recognition for inclusive education.
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National Coordinating Center
Think College and Urban Collaborative collaborated to host this webinar about access to college for students with intellectual disability. Dan Habib facilitated a panel of experts including Brenda Barrio, Assistant Vice-President for Research & Innovation at University of North Texas and faculty lead of UNT Elevar; Carla Johnson, Regional Transition Specialist at Texas Service Center Region 11, Mary Judge Diegert, Assistant Director at Center for Disability & Education at University of Rochester, and Derrick Wesley, Education Program Director at Directed Analytics.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
Students with intellectual disability want to go to college - and they can! But they can’t get there alone. They need educators who understand what skills are necessary to make it happen and will support them in achieving their goals. Think College created the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign to inform and educate teachers, school administrators, support professionals, college staff and faculty, families, and students themselves that college is an option for students with intellectual disability.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
MIHEC Community of Practice Gathering: A Guide to the Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program Designation (recorded November 14, 2023)
Students with intellectual disability are increasingly identifying college as a goal, but far too few have actually had the option. It’s been nearly 20 years since the first inclusive college programs began and still, just 2% of school-age students with intellectual disability are attending college. It’s time to change that! The “Think Higher.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
Trying new things and meeting new people are some of the most important parts of college. Ways to engage on campus are as broad and varied as students’ interests and communities. When students engage outside the classroom, they discover something new about themselves whether it is by joining clubs, interning or working, attending special events, or even just hanging out in the cafeteria.
Engagement outside the classroom helps students:
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National Coordinating Center
Access to paid employment while in college for students with ID is critical to preparing students to enter careers upon graduation. Inclusive college program staff play a vital role in students obtaining paid jobs during college. While assisting students to get a job is one of the first steps to a successful employment experience, it is not the last. Support doesn’t stop once the student gets a job. The next step is to effectively support students on the job site. This includes supporting employers, which may require staff to learn new skills.
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National Coordinating Center
During an Inclusive Campus Life Affinity Group meeting, a panel shared experiences and considerations for creating inclusive pathways for students with intellectual disability to join collegiate Greek Life organizations. Panelists included Chelsea Stinnett, Think College Training Development & Technical Assistance Coordinator who spoke about her previous experiences at the University of South Carolina; Rebecca Holloway, Director at Union EDGE; Vanderbilt University’s Director of Greek Life, Destiny Savage; and Next Steps at Vanderbilt peer mentor Greek Life Liaison, Emily Gothelf.